In this video attorney Ken Wilhelm answers the question: What kinds of injuries do truck accidents cause? Trucking accidents are much more likely than car accidents to cause deaths and very serious injuries. Because of the damage a truck can cause, victims may be killed at the scene or left with brain damage, paralysis or amputations. In addition to being physically and emotionally devastating, these injuries are also very serious to treat, which means accident victims may be left with severe financial problems as well.